Shaw, Suzanne Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 September 2015 2 March 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The motivated childminder plans a wide range of meaningful activities based on the children's individual interests, so they are keen to learn and develop new skills.  The childminder closely monitors children's progress. She works in partnerships with parents and others to further complement children's good learning experiences.  The childminder keeps her home and garden safe and secure. She carries out risk assessments for outings so children are safe across all environments they use.  Children are very well-behaved because the childminder has high expectations of their behaviour, and provides secure and consistent boundaries. Children learn to take turns and share as they play team games.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully plan highly challenging outdoor learning opportunities for children who learn best outdoors. This means she does not consistently encourage children to use their imaginations and interests even further.  The childminder does not fully extend younger children's understanding of themselves, their families and other important people to promote their understanding of the world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 plan more stimulating activities to further challenge the learning of children who learn best outdoors, to encourage their thoughts, ideas and interests  extend opportunities for the younger children to talk about their families and themselves, to fully develop their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and planning, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder places a very strong emphasis on child protection and she attends safeguarding courses to keep up to date with current and new legislation. She is fully aware of possible signs of abuse which may cause her concern and the procedures to follow. Therefore, she safeguards children well. The childminder successfully evaluates the effectiveness of her service, and identifies her strengths and areas for future development. She keeps up to date by reading professional magazines and takes up training opportunities to strengthen her good knowledge and skills even further. The childminder values the views of parents and children to develop her future service. The childminder supervises the children as they play and she monitors their rest times to keep them safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and she uses effective teaching methods to help them make good progress in all areas of learning. For example, during a dough activity, she introduces mathematical language to help children explore colours, numbers, sizes and shapes. Children enjoy different challenges and the childminder makes these achievable, so they are keen to keep trying and succeed. Children make good progress in their communication, language and literacy skills. They learn to recognise their names, observe written words and explore letters and sounds. The childminder provides a good range of resources and activities to help children develop a wider understanding of diversity, beyond their family experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and homely environment, which parents state they appreciate. Children develop close relationships with the childminder who effectively promotes their well-being. Babies are encouraged to bring comforters from home to help them feel more secure. The childminder encourages children to be aware of and talk about one another's feelings. Children learn to keep safe as they play and explore, and practise the emergency drill. The childminder caters for children's individual dietary requirements. She encourages children to make healthy and independent choices as they choose items from the foods available. Children make good use of resources and apparatus to help develop their good physical skills; for example, as they slide and climb, ride trikes and push along sturdy toys when learning to walk.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress towards the early learning goals, from their starting points. They acquire the knowledge and skills they need to prepare for their next stages of learning. The childminder closely tracks children's progress and narrows any gaps in their learning. Therefore, children develop key skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY277611 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 837397 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Bancroft, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday during term time and in school holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent to level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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